Our legal system is tasked with the responsibilities of promoting fundamental fairness and equitably administering justice. In order to effectively pursue and fulfill these obligations, the legal profession must necessarily, and adequately, reflect the diversity of the population it serves. This encompasses diversity in race, sexual orientation, religion, gender, disability, age, and any other characteristics that illustrate human difference.
The Law Student Division recognizes diversity’s importance. To that end, the Division supports initiatives that ensure equal opportunities for all students, foster inclusive environments, and that fight to remove barriers to success. Diversity Day is one such initiative. Every March, the Division sponsors educational programs that promote respect for others and help students succeed through their legal education. Many institutions have expanded Diversity Day to Diversity Week, a clear example of diversity’s importance. The Division encourages every student to participate, whether your school has a Diversity Day or Week. If your school has neither, contact your school’s ABA representative and set one up! The Division created a Diversity Day Toolkit so students can learn how to create and publicize diversity-centered events.